interface

noun
UK: /ˈɪntəfeɪs/
US: /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

  1. A connection between two things.

    1. The interface linked the computer to the printer.
    2. The software provides a user-friendly interface for managing data entry.

  2. A device or program enabling a user to communicate with a computer.

    1. The interface lets you control the program easily.
    2. Our new interface allows seamless interaction with other applications.

  3. A surface forming a common boundary of two bodies or spaces.

    1. Water forms an interface with the glass.
    2. The oil slick created a visible interface on the water's surface.

Synonyms

connection portal link
interface verb

  1. To connect by means of an interface.

    1. The program interfaces with other systems.
    2. This system needs to interface seamlessly with our existing infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "interface" in English means: A connection between two things., A device or program enabling a user to communicate with a computer., A surface forming a common boundary of two bodies or spaces..

The phonetic transcription of "interface" is /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ in British English and /ˈɪntərfeɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "interface": connection, portal, link.

Example usage of "interface": "The interface linked the computer to the printer.". More examples on the page.